Residential Battery and Solar Electrician

Residential Battery and Solar Electrician

Sun Light & Power

Location

Berkeley

Posted date

2 days ago

Minimum level

N/A

Employment type

Full-time

Job category

Technicians / Service

Do you want to become an employee-owner for a mission-driven, growth focused company? Do you approach your work with passion and dedication?

About the Company:

Sun Light & Power drives the total adoption of clean energy by designing, building, maintaining, and advocating for clean energy solutions so future generations inherit a healthy planet. We are committed to delivering an exceptional customer experience by always innovating and acting with dedication and passion.

We are proud to be certified B-Corporation and this influences our way of working. We make intentional decisions considering sustainability, positive impact on our community and growing profit for the prosperity of our employee-owners. We are a company that strives for a healthy life-work balance and a dog-friendly environment.

Position Description:

This role combines the responsibilities of a residential electrician, battery installation lead, and construction manager. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in electrical systems and construction, while also demonstrating the essential qualities of a construction manager, including excellent communication skills, proactive planning, and the ability to solve problems efficiently. As a Storage and PV Solar Electrician, you will be involved in all stages of the project, from design re and materials planning to job site management and installation. The role requires a well-rounded individual who can manage both the technical and operational aspects of solar and battery installations.

Responsibilities:

Ensure project build meets or exceeds the customers' expectations

Supervises team members to ensure both quality control and project compliance to plans and specifications

Attend pre-construction planning and hand-off meetings

Contributes to and adheres to Safety Plan

Plan and execute the transport, handling, and installation of all components of designed energy storage system (batteries, backup interface, generation and backup load sub-panels, etc.), PV solar inverters, disconnects, conduit and wire

Coordinate, schedule and execute as-needed power shutdowns with customers

Re BOMs, generate materials requests, and verify correct materials are available in time to maintain work flow

Maintain plans, material specifications, as-builts and be knowledgeable in all aspects of each assigned project

Responsible for project completion, on time, with minimal punch list

Responsible for onsite compliance with all company policies and procedures

Maintain a rapport with all the team members, demonstrating leadership abilities and good judgment

Optimize the profitability of the company through planning, crew management, and build-efficiency without jeopardizing safety and quality of work

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Knowledge of energy storage systems and previous experience installing energy storage systems. Experience installing Tesla Powerwalls and LG Chem batteries a plus.

Commitment to safety, above all. Extensive knowledge and experience with electrical safety is required.

Knowledge of AC and DC electrical systems and NEC code requirements

Ability to design equipment layouts, relocate loads out of a meter main panel, add additional load centers, and find creative conduit run solutions

Ability to commission PV systems and troubleshoot problems (i.e., ground faults, polarity)

Proven experience identifying, and using power tools and hardware

Ability to communicate professionally with customers at all times

Proven experience running work sites and managing crew members

Excellent PV technical skills, excellent residential electrical skills (from branch circuit level to main panel upgrades), modest general construction skills and basic carpentry skills are required

Strong work ethic. Must possess positive attitude, be solution oriented and be committed to precise, high-quality work.

Commitment to consistent improvement and process efficiency

Ability to document work with photos on phone, then upload and organize photos

Basic computer skills. Ability to effectively use Google Drive, Salesforce, email, calendar.

Current CA driver license with good driving record

Benefits:

Sun Light & Power offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to:

Health - Sun Light & Power offers 8 different medical plans through Health Net and Kaiser

Dental - Sun Light & Power covers 100% through Beam

Vision - Sun Light & Power covers 100% through Beam

Long-term disability insurance - Sun Light & Power covers 100%

FSA, HSA and Commuter program

13 PTO days, 9 paid holidays

2 paid days for volunteering

401(k) retirement plan - Sun Light & Power will match 50% of 401(k) deferments, up to $1,000

$500 annual stipend for tuition

Company Stock - Sun Light & Power annually allocates 8% of our 1,000,000 issued shares of the company to ESOP Participants based on a formula considering the number of employees, employee's years of service and employee's total compensation. Shares are vested over a 6-year period.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicles. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

It is the policy of Sun Light & Power to provide equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, religion, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, military or veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal or state law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including but not limited to: recruitment, selection, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, demotion, termination, etc.